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Iran has made key concessions, deal to end war 'fairly soon', says Trump

The US president said it may be unnecessary to renew a two-week ceasefire with the Islamic Republic before it expires next week

Pakistan says it will keep backing US-Iran talks, urges ceasefire to hold

Pakistan on Sunday said it will continue to facilitate talks between the US and Iran, while urging both sides to uphold the ceasefire. In a brief statement to the media after marathon negotiations between the US and Iran ended without a breakthrough, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan has helped mediate several rounds of "intense and constructive" discussions over the past 24 hours. "I, along with the Defence Forces Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Sim Munir, helped mediate several rounds of intense and constructive negotiations between the two sides that continued through the last 24 hours and ended this morning," he said. Expressing hope for progress, Dar said both sides should maintain a positive spirit to achieve durable peace and regional stability. "It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire," he said. Dar said Pakistan would continue to play its role in facilitating engagement and dialogue between Iran

Ashish Kacholia portfolio: Man Ind zooms 70% in April, hits record high

Man Industries supplies critical infrastructure to high-pressure transmission systems for oil & gas, petrochemicals, water, fertilisers, dredging, hydrocarbon, and city gas distribution (CGD) sectors.

West Asia war: Trump may extend ceasefire with Iran amid Hormuz blockade

Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire may be extended as talks continue; he signals progress in negotiations and said he could visit Islamabad if a peace deal is signed

Trump claims Iran ready to hand over enriched uranium, says deal 'close'

Trump asserted that Iran does not possess a nuclear weapon and has "agreed to that very powerfully". He added that Tehran had also agreed to hand over enriched uranium

Panama Canal traffic surge spurs $4 million line-jumping payment

The queue at the 50-mile canal, the longest since the 2023-24 drought, has grown as the near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz chokes oil, gas, fertiliser and chemical shipments

White House shrugs off shaky economy as Iran war exceeds Trump's timeline

Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans

West Asia conflict: US waiver ends, India to keep Russia oil tap open

Indian refiners plan to continue sourcing Russian crude from non-sanctioned suppliers and vessels despite US decision not to renew temporary sanctions waivers

Hiring to slow as West Asia conflict weighs on firms: H&S partner

Hiring may slow and recovery could take up to two years if West Asia conflict persists, says Heidrick & Struggles partner, citing inflation pressures and global uncertainty

MSME copper recyclers face shutdown risk amid West Asia conflict

Units warn of permanent shutdowns and curtailed operations as West Asia conflict disrupts scrap supply, raises costs, and strains liquidity; government relief sought

IMF urges targeted buffers, reforms for India amid West Asia shock

IMF advises India to deploy fiscal buffers through targeted support as prolonged West Asia crisis could intensify energy shocks and disrupt growth across Asia

West Asia war drags India's March drug exports for first time in 3 years

On an FY basis, India's pharma exports remained flat at $31.11 billion in FY26, a 2.13 per cent rise from $30.47 billion in FY25

No purchase delays despite West Asia conflict, says Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland sees no demand slowdown despite West Asia tensions, as stable fuel prices and steady economic activity keep commercial vehicle sales on track

West Asia conflict hits Rajasthan tourism, bookings plunge sharply

In just 15 days of the new financial year, bookings by foreign tourists in hotels have plummeted by 70 to 80 percent

West Asia war: Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US mulls new sanctions

Iran warns of blocking key Gulf trade routes as US plans tougher sanctions and ramps up pressure on Tehran. Here are the top updates at 10 am IST

Trump slams Italian PM Meloni over lack of support for war with Iran

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni was supposed to be Europe's bridge to US President Donald Trump. It may be burning. After chastising Pope Leo XIV, Trump turned his ire on Meloni, long one of his closest European allies, for calling his papal broadside "unacceptable" and not backing the US-Israel war on Iran. "I thought she had courage,'' Trump said in an interview with leading Italian daily Corriere della Sera. "I was wrong." Meloni has not directly responded to Trump's attacks. But they may be to her advantage as she recovers from a decisive referendum defeat last month and as she seeks to dull the impact of the deeply unpopular Iran war, including higher energy prices. "I actually think this is a godsend for her,'' said Nathalie Tocci, a professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe and the director of the International Affairs Institute. "Trump has become completely toxic across Europe, across much of the world, including Italy." Trump doubled down on Wednesday, saying their bond had .

Done and dusted? Trump's portrayal of war in Iran collides with reality

Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a "pretty reasonable" new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States

Dabur faces growth headwinds as rural demand, costs cloud outlook

Weak monsoon fears, West Asia turmoil, and rising costs cloud outlook

FY26 exports grew despite tariffs, but impact of West Asia war looms

Goods shipments in March at 1-year high, imports dip